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‘Chopped’-style contest highlights Saturday’s SoDel Fest

LaTisha Dismuke is a fan of the Food Network show “Chopped.”   On each episode, contestants prepare an appetizer, entree and…

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Pam George posted at 12:15 pm

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Winterthur’s Ann Lowe exhibit: History, fashion on parade

  A dazzingly elegant new exhibition at Winterthur Museum celebrates the work of the largely unheralded Black designer who created…

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Betsy Price posted at 2:28 pm

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Iron Hill’s new menu: Regional favorites and lots of shrimp

In the early 1990s, brewpubs were an anomaly in Delaware—hard as that is to believe.  Then Stewart’s Brewing Co. in Bear,…

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Pam George posted at 4:30 pm

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DSU announces inaugural Mitchell Awards for social justice

A teacher, two nonprofit executives, the Twin Poets, two LGTBQ+ advocates and a former state legislator have been named the…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 1:17 pm

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Rossetti exhibit moves from London to Delaware next month

Here comes “The Rossettis.” It’s not a new comedy on NBC or a prestige drama on HBO. It’s a major…

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Betsy Price posted at 1:03 pm

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Ideas for new Newark library sought in 2 town halls, survey

Two town halls and an online survey have been announced to collect ideas for the new Newark library. Members of…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 9:13 am

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Survey on road rage calls Del. drivers the most polite

Delaware ranks No. 1 among the states for the most polite drivers, a new survey has found. Forbes Advisor surveyed…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 3:49 pm

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Brandywine Festival of Arts to offer largest show yet

The Brandywine Festival of the Arts returns to Brandywine Park for its 62nd year this weekend — Sept. 9 and…

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Betsy Price posted at 3:42 pm

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Here’s a chance to own some of Barry’s, Ginger’s collection

  You may know Barry Schlecker as the guy who breathed life back into the Brandywine Festival of the Arts…

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Betsy Price posted at 5:56 pm

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Fall benefits: Some restaurants lower prices after Labor Day

People have a tenancy to rush into fall, and when it comes to food, that’s not a bad thing, particularly…

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Pam George posted at 5:16 pm

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Rockwood’s new Goth Ball to usher in spooky season

Rockwood Park and Museum will kick off its panoply of Halloween and paranormal events with its first Goth Ball, set…

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Betsy Price posted at 3:41 pm

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Your guide to Labor Day Weekend ‘23 in Delaware

Labor Day may be a federal holiday celebrating the economic and social achievements of American workers, it has come to…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 4:10 pm

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As summer wanes, autumn dining promises more fun

The dining scene has been so active in August that autumn promises to bring more openings, closings, fundraisers and special…

Pam George posted at 5:13 pm

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Study launched to find ways to reduce flooding on Brandywine

A study designed to find ways to reduce flooding along the Brandywine River will look at an area stretching from…

Betsy Price posted at 5:44 pm

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‘American Idol’ to seek contestants from Delaware

Delawareans have a shot at auditioning for ‘American Idol’ on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The show, which just crowned Iam Tonga…

Betsy Price posted at 2:59 pm

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Food now: George & Sons closing; Park Café’s empanada pop-up

This the diversity of Delaware’s dining scene is on display right now. Read on for news about empanadas, ramen, vegan…

Pam George posted at 4:49 pm

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Candlelight in ’24: ‘Dolly,’ ‘Fantasticks,’ ‘Edwin Drood’

A beloved musical, a show featuring Dolly Parton tunes and a dramedy during which the audience decides the outcome of…

Betsy Price posted at 4:06 pm

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Heavy Heavy heads to Arden Gild Hall Friday

The Brits are coming … to Arden Gild Hall. The Heavy Heavy, a retro rock band from Brighton, England, will…

Betsy Price posted at 4:14 pm

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WJBR sold to evangelical radio chain VCY America

WJBR radio station in Wilmington has been sold to an evangelical Christian radio chain VCY America. The New Castle station…

Betsy Price posted at 11:13 am

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5 area du Pont gardens celebrated in new book

A new book explores the rich heritage of five Delaware-area gardens that belonged to members of the du Pont family.…

Betsy Price posted at 4:17 pm

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As car thefts soar, police offer tips to protect vehicles

New Castle County police investigated 35 reports of stolen vehicles or attempted thefts, and are warning car owners to take…

Betsy Price posted at 1:43 pm

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3 Delaware artists chosen for new career development program

Two young painters and a sculptor have been selected to participate in a new Delaware Division of the Arts  career…

Betsy Price posted at 2:46 pm

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New Iron Hill menu; Le Cav wine dinners; Mission BBQ opens

There are no dog days when it comes to dining in Delaware.  For instance, the state’s brewing scene is hopping,…

Pam George posted at 5:26 pm

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Lyme disease documentary highlights frustration of diagnosis

When Delaware native Gregg Kirk’s health declined sharply in 2002, he embarked on a years-long medical journey to deal with…

Betsy Price posted at 4:42 pm

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    Smyrna Eagles stun Delmar 3-2, ending Wildcats’ 120-win game streak

    The Smyrna Eagles stunned the Delmar Wildcats 3-2 at home Tuesday in less than ideal weather conditions. A cloudy, cool
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    Jennings jumps on the bad, bad, bad Amazon bandwagon

    Attorney General  Kathy Jennings joined the Federal Trade Commission and 16 other state attorneys general Tuesday to sue Amazon.com Inc.
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    State Police Arrest Delmar Man for Threatening People with a Hand Grenade

    The Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old, Brandon Thompson, of Delmar, Delaware, for threatening people with a hand grenade early Tuesday
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    Awwwwwww: Baby lemur born at Brandywine Zoo

    A baby lemur has become the second of two babies borth in recent months at Brandywine Zoo. Zoo officials are
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    Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery of Bakery

    The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Tuesday morning at Pasteles Rojas Bakery in
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    Drug overdoses increase 23% in Sussex over last year

    The Division of Forensic Science reported that 537 people died of a drug overdose in Delaware in 2022. This is
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    DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo Welcomes Baby Crowned Lemur

     The birth of a Crowned lemur at the Brandywine Zoo is welcome news for this globally endangered species. The Delaware
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    Three small business to open in NCCo this week

    Join the Delaware Small Business Chamber in supporting the local economy by attending these three upcoming grand opening ceremonies.  These
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    Navient Named a Best Place to Work for Caregivers

    Navient (Nasdaq: NAVI), a leader in technology-enabled education finance and business processing solutions, has been recognized for the second year
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    On the Pitch: Week 3 boys soccer top 10 rankings

    Last week saw a lot of great action and for Sallies it was quite a long week with lots of
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